The Tale of the Ale’s Reuben Gray, with the following instructions, hosts this month’s Session: “In Session 87, I want you to give your readers a history lesson about a local brewery. That's a physical brewery and not brewing company by the way. The brewery doesn't need to still exist today, perhaps you had a local brewery that closed down before you were even born. Or you … [Read more...] about Session 87: “City Proud of Its Beers”
Everything Sucks. There, am I a Serious Beer Writer Now?
What’s with all the hate? Been reading through the entries of the latest Beer Session series about the state of beer writing, and there are a lot of complaints about too many fluffy, glorified PR pieces. Too much cheerleading, they say. Well, excuse me, but... "Gimme a B, gimme an E" Look, I’m not saying you have be all “Hooray for Everything” about every beer … [Read more...] about Everything Sucks. There, am I a Serious Beer Writer Now?
Beer Preserves: Bay Area History, and I’m a Thief
I'm a plagiarist. Okay, not in the literal stealing-multiple-paragraphs-and-presenting-them-as-my-own sense. But I am definitely stealing someone else's idea. And running with it. More on that in a bit. First, if you're as devoted to beer and history (and therefore the history of beer) as I am, there are two sites you need to check out. Immediately. Brian … [Read more...] about Beer Preserves: Bay Area History, and I’m a Thief
SF Beer Week ’14: Missing the Cheese, Taking the Bus, and Hitting the Lottery
Well, another San Francisco Beer Week is in the books. The last time anyone was sober enough to count, there were more than 600 events strewn about the Bay Area over 10 days. This year, instead of living like a hermit in my suburban home, I actually ventured out to a few. Brass Knuckle Triple IPA Release, Marin Brewing Company, Larkspur Actually, this wasn't an official … [Read more...] about SF Beer Week ’14: Missing the Cheese, Taking the Bus, and Hitting the Lottery
Beerversity: A Simple Question to Begin…
Okay students. Eyes front. No talking. Class is in session. Welcome to Beerversity. The only school where I GUARANTEE you’ll love the homework. And talk about a safety school! The only way you can get expelled is if you don’t get yourself a DD if you’ve “studied” too long. Really, I’m here to be a student as much as a teacher. As much as I loooooove the subject … [Read more...] about Beerversity: A Simple Question to Begin…